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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,370.88, 5,058.64 and 1,179.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,370.88, 5,058.64 and 1,179.62 is: 1,770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,370.88 : 5,058.64 = 1,179.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,370.88/5,058.64 = 1,179.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,370.88x = 5,058.64 × 1,179.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,370.88x = 5,967,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,967,272.92/3,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.24

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